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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,272.96, 303,970.77 and 129,634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,272.96, 303,970.77 and 129,634.26 is: 178,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,272.96 : 303,970.77 = 129,634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,272.96/303,970.77 = 129,634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,272.96x = 303,970.77 × 129,634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,272.96x = 39,405,025,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,405,025,830.58/220,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,891.80

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